Today, more people of all ages are recognizing how mind, body, and spirit are connected. This holistic approach to living carries with it many benefits for young and old alike. Encouraging your older loved one to embrace a more holistic approach to senior living is a beautiful way to not only demonstrate how much you care about someone but also to help them improve their quality of life. Holistic living is all about honoring the ...
More and more research is showing the connection between the mind, body, and spirit — an interdependency that is at the heart of holistic living. To live holistically means you are taking responsibility for the wellness of your whole being through conscious choices about how you spend your time, with whom you do so, what you eat, how you treat illnesses, what you prioritize, and more. The benefits of holistic living are thought to be numerous ...
We can all benefit from learning something new every day — especially if you are an older adult. Life presents learning opportunities all the time, and our brains are wired to take advantage of them. That ability doesn’t stop as we age. In fact, new skills for seniors to learn, like hobbies and crafts, languages, and games, are proving to be important not just to maintaining mental and physical health but to improving cognitive abilities ...
Six Strategies to Help You Cope With the Demands of Caregiving Caregiving can be complicated. It may mean assisting with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, eating, mobility, and dressing. It could include accompaniment to medical appointments. It can mean that you are coordinating care and services or offering emotional support. During this time, caring for yourself is essential. Ironically, self-care is often overlooked or at the very least, can fall to the bottom of ...
There comes a point in everyone’s life when their time on earth draws to a close. People, like all living things, die. The difference with us, however, is that we have ways to make that transition easier for those who are on the verge of it and for their loved ones. One of the most important ways we do that is through hospice care. Hospice care is a very specific kind of caregiving, part ...
Home sweet home: It’s not just an expression. It’s a declaration for many of us who see our homes as the safest, most welcoming place to be, surrounded by what we love most. But for many senior citizens, aging in place and enjoying the comforts of familiar surroundings is either something they no longer want to do or can do safely, so what are the options? Well, when it comes to assisted living ...
Every year, millions of elderly Americans suffer accidents in their homes that could have been avoided. An accident-proof house for seniors is not impossible to achieve and doesn’t typically require much except some planning, a modest investment, and maybe a bit of elbow grease. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens all present potential hazards to seniors, especially if they’re living alone. Below are a few easy ways you can senior proof a home to keep ...
Most of us know that regular movement and exercise is good for us, no matter what our age. But more and more research is showing that staying physically active as a senior is especially important. Regular exercise for seniors does more than just keep or build muscle; it can improve flexibility, balance, mood and more; even seniors who moderately exercise on a regular basis can see these improvements. So, if there’s a senior in ...
Most of us know that regular movement and exercise is good for us, no matter what our age. But more and more research is showing that staying physically active as a senior is especially important. Regular exercise for seniors does more than just keep or build muscle; it can improve flexibility, balance, mood and more; even seniors who moderately exercise on a regular basis can see these improvements. So, if there’s a senior in ...
Being a caregiver to a senior loved one or friend is an important, rewarding, and often exhausting responsibility, one that often leaves families overwhelmed and individuals experiencing caregiver burnout. When the demands of senior care become too much, respite care can be a possible answer. [lwptoc] Respite care is a short-term break, a time of relief from the duties of care, often provided by professionals who know the value of this service. Scheduled time away ...